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AJ08 OOW

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint balljoint gaiters deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2018 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint balljoint gaiters deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2017 71,931 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 71,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in the tread but not reached the cords

Nearside washers need unblocking

both front inner steering rack arms have slight play

rear plate cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2016 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in the tread but not reached the cords

Nearside washers need unblocking

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front inner steering rack arms have slight play

rear plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both inner steering rack arms have slight play

o/s washer jets need adjusting

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2015 50,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both inner steering rack arms have slight play

o/s washer jets need adjusting

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,085 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 33,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,803 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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AJ08 OOW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 OOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ08 OOW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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